Lesson Note on State Creation in Nigeria – Meaning, Reasons, Names & Number of States Created in 1967 for Primary 4

Class: Primary Four
Term: First Term
subject: History
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: The Four Early Regions In Nigeria – States In Each Of The Four Early Regions
Topic: state Creation in Nigeria
Content/Learning Area: What is State Creation?, Reasons for state Creation, state Creation in 1967, The Twelve States Created in 1967
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Cognitive Domain:

1. Define state creation.
2. Explain two reasons for state creation in Nigeria.
3.Identify the number of states created in 1967.
4. List the names of the states created in 1967.

• Affective Domain:

1. Show interest in learning about Nigeria’s history.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1. Write a short paragraph explaining state creation.

• Social Domain:

1. Participate actively in class discussions.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic education Curriculum
• Abuja educational resource Centre Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of work
• Online Details
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:

• Whiteboard or chart
• Markers or chalk
• Relevant textbooks

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding state creation is crucial for comprehending Nigeria’s political and administrative structure. This lesson provides a foundation for future learning about Nigeria’s governance and history.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will start by asking pupils what thay no about Nigeria’s geography and government.A brief discussion will follow, leading into the topic of state creation.

lesson Content

What is State Creation?

state creation is the act of forming new administrative areas within a country. It involves dividing a larger area into smaller units, each with it’s own government and boundaries.

Reasons for State Creation

State creation is done for several reasons, all aimed at improving governance and development.The following are some reasons for state creation:

1. Population Growth: When a country’s population grows vrey large, it can be hard for one government to manage everything. New states help spread out the work and resources.
2. Geographical Size: Big countries often have different areas and people. New states make sure everyone gets help from the government.
3. Cultural or Ethnic Diversity: Countries with many different groups of people might create new states to give those groups more power and a voice.
4. Economic Growth: New states can help certain areas grow their economies by giving them more control and resources.
5. Administrative Efficiency: Creating new states can streamline administrative processes,making it easier to deliver public services and manage local affairs.
6. political Representation: New states ensure that different regions and communities have fair representation in the government, promoting inclusivity and participation.

State Creation in 1967

In 1967, Nigeria changed from having four big regions to twelve smaller states. This was a big change led by General Yakubu Gowon.

The Twelve States Created in 1967

In 1967, twelve states were created in nigeria to foster development and unity. Thes include:

1. North-Western State (Later divided into states including Kano and Sokoto)
2. North-Eastern State (Later divided into states including Borno and Adamawa)
3. Kano State
4. North-Central State (Later divided into states including Kaduna and Katsina)
5. Benue-Plateau State (Later divided into states including Benue and Plateau)
6. Kwara State
7. western State (Later divided into Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, and Bendel states)
8. Lagos State
9. Mid-Western State (Later divided into Edo and Delta states)
10. Rivers State
11. South-Eastern State (Later divided into states including Cross River and Akwa Ibom)
12. East-Central State (Later divided into states including Anambra, Imo, and Enugu)

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Question and answer, Lecture

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
teaching Skill: Set induction
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils what they know about Nigeria’s different regions.
Pupils’ Activity: respond to the teacher’s questions.

Step 2: Description of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the concept of state creation and its meaning.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Presentation/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling
Teacher’s Activity: Provides examples of reasons for state creation and guides pupils through examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in guided practice activities.

Step 4: Autonomous Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Assigns individual tasks related to state creation.
Pupils’ Activity: Complete the assigned tasks independently.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in taking notes on key concepts.
Pupils’ activity: Take notes on the lesson.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the review questions.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key points of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and ask any remaining questions.

Lesson keywords

• State Creation – The act of forming new administrative areas within a country.
• Administrative Areas – Regions or districts with their own local government.
• Population Growth – Increase in the number of people living in an area.
• Ethnic Diversity – The presence of many different cultural groups in a country.
• Political Representation – Having a voice and representation in the government.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What does state creation mean?
2. Give two reasons why Nigeria created new states.
3. How many new states were made in 1967?
4. Name three states created in 1967.

Assignment/Homework

1. Write a short paragraph explaining why state creation is vital for Nigeria.
2. List five states in Nigeria and their capitals.
3. Research and write down the name of the current governor of your state.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide one-on-one support and simplified explanations.
• For advanced learners: Encourage further research on the topic.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

ensure to use local examples and relatable scenarios to explain the concepts. Encourage active participation and make the lesson interactive to keep pupils engaged.